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Clintonite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
2.7-3.3   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5-3.0   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   

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Clintonite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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