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Rutilated topaz
Rutilated topaz

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Rutilated topaz and Biotite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven, Even

Cleavage

None
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

-99992.5-3.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO2
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Rutilated topaz and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated topaz 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 Rutilated topaz and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutilated topaz- TiO2
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Rutilated topaz and Biotite Specific Gravity

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