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Feldspar and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.7-3.3   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   

Cleavage
two or three   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-3.0   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
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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