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Wavellite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Wavellite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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