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Kyanite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Kyanite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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