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Smithsonite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Smithsonite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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