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Biotite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
3.31   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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 and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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