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Biotite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.56  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Biotite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Biotite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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