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Biotite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
3-3.15  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Good on [110] and on [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6.0-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Biotite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Biotite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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