Home
Gemstones


Biotite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.82  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Biotite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Biotite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones