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Edenite and Biotite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.372.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Edenite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Edenite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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