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Willemite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Willemite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Biotite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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