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Biotite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Biotite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Biotite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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