Prismatine and Biotite Physical Properties

Prismatine

Biotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.342.7-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Prismatine and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Biotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

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Prismatine and Biotite Specific Gravity

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