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Biotite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
4  

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

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Biotite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Biotite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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