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Variscite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Variscite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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