Biotite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
  
3.21-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Biotite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Biotite and Clinozoisite 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 Biotite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Biotite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.