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Colemanite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Colemanite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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