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Montebrasite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Montebrasite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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