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Biotite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
2.5  

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

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Biotite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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