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Grandidierite and Biotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.7-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.5-3.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Grandidierite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Grandidierite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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