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Biotite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.33.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.08
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
MgAl2O4

Biotite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Biotite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.