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Dumortierite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Dumortierite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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