Biotite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Biotite

Pietersite

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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

2.7-3.3Not Available

1 7.18

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

2.5-3.05

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

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Biotite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

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Biotite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.