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Biotite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.31.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.05-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
SiO2 · nH2O

Biotite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Biotite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.