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Verdite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Verdite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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