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Biotite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
3  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Biotite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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