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Realgar and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.56  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{010} Good  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Realgar and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Biotite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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