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Quartz and Biotite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Quartz and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Quartz and Biotite Specific Gravity

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