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Biotite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Biotite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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