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Jet and Biotite Physical Properties


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Biotite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
2.5-3.0  

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

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Jet and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Biotite chemical formula.

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Jet and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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