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Biotite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.84  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  

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Biotite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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