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Rosasite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.7-3.3   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
2.5-3.0   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   

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Rosasite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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