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Biotite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.32  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Biotite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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