Biotite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Biotite

Tanzanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.4 Solubility

Not Available

1.2 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.5 Specific Gravity

2.7-3.33.35

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.9 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.10 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.06.5-7

2 10

1.16 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Biotite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Biotite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.