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Fluorite and Biotite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Even

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

42.5-3.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Fluorite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Fluorite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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