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Feldspar and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
two or three  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Feldspar and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Biotite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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