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Umbalite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Umbalite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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