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Tinzenite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Tinzenite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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