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Biotite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Biotite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.

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