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Biotite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Biotite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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