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Biotite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.355-3.433  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Biotite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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