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Flint and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.7-3.3   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   

Cleavage
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Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
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2.5-3.0   

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

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Flint and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Biotite chemical formula.

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Flint and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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