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Biotite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.30-2.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Biotite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Nosean physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Biotite and Nosean chemical formula.

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Biotite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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