Ivory and Biotite Physical Properties

Ivory and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Biotite chemical formula.

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

Ivory and Biotite Specific Gravity

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