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Blue quartz and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 with dumortierite  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Blue quartz and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Biotite chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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