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Tavorite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Tavorite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Tavorite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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