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Padparadscha and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Padparadscha and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Biotite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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