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Violane and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Violane and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Biotite chemical formula.

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Violane and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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