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Biotite and Prismatine Physical Properties

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
2.7-3.3
3.34
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
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1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
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Biotite and Prismatine Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Prismatine 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 Prismatine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
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Biotite and Prismatine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Prismatine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Prismatine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.34 whereas that of Prismatine is 3.34.