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Biotite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.7-3.33.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.07.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
ZrSiO4

Biotite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Biotite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.