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Biotite and Paraiba Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
3.04-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
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Biotite and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
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Biotite and Paraiba Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.