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Biotite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.33.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.08
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Biotite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Biotite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.