Indicolite and Biotite Physical Properties

Indicolite

Biotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.7-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Indicolite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite 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 Indicolite and Biotite chemical formula.

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

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Indicolite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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