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Verdelite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Verdelite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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