Biotite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Biotite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Biotite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Biotite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.