Biotite and Verdite Physical Properties

Biotite

Verdite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.7-3.32.80-3.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.03

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Biotite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Biotite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.