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Zebra Rock and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Zebra Rock Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
-  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
-  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Zebra Rock and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock and Biotite chemical formula.

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Zebra Rock and Biotite Specific Gravity

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

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