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Biotite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.04-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Splintery, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{110} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Biotite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.

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