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Biotite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Biotite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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