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Biotite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.51-2.53  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Biotite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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