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Pearl and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Pearl and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Biotite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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