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Fuchsite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
2.7-3.3   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5-3.0   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   

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Fuchsite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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