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Biotite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
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Biotite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.