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Biotite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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2.7-3.3
Uneven, Even
Perfect on the {001}
2.5-3.0
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
 
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3.31
Uneven
{110} Good
5.5-6
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Biotite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

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