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Biotite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.36  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Biotite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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