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Biotite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Topazolite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Biotite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.

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