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Sard and Biotite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.632.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Sard and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Sard and Biotite Specific Gravity

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