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Pyrite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Pyrite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite 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 Pyrite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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