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Esperite and Biotite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.28-4.422.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Even

Cleavage

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-3.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Esperite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Esperite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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