Bixbite and Biotite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Biotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.7-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.52.5-3.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Bixbite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite and Biotite 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 Bixbite and Biotite chemical formula.

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

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Bixbite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.