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Chrysotile and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Chrysotile and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Biotite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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