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Biotite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Biotite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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