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Triplite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Triplite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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