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Biotite Vs Fibrolite


Fibrolite Vs Biotite


Astrology

Origin
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Southern and central Africa  

Color
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish  
Brown, Colorless, Green  

Streak
White, gray  
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3.14-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
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Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
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Pleochroism
Strong  
DistinctArthur Thomas  

Dispersion
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0.02  
99+

Transparency
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Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.565-1.625  
1.658-1.678  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic  
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Birefringence
0.03-0.07  
-9999  

Clarity
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Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus  
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good  
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption  

Psychology
Grounding  
Focus  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Grounding  
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Biotite Vs Fibrolite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Biotite and Fibrolite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Biotite Vs Fibrolite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Biotite is Uneven and Even.

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Biotite Vs Fibrolite Luster

A primary knowledge about Biotite vs Fibrolite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Biotite exhibits Vitreous and Pearly luster.

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