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Sapphire and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Sapphire and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Biotite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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