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Biotite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
7   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Biotite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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