Sulfur and Biotite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Biotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.7-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Biotite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Biotite Specific Gravity

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