Biotite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Biotite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.7-3.3Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.0Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

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Biotite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Biotite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.