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Biotite and Witherite Physical Properties


Witherite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
4.27-4.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{010} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Biotite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.

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