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Chiastolite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Chiastolite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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