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Serendibite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None Observed  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Serendibite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Serendibite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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