Glaucophane and Biotite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.7-3.3
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
2.5-3.0
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  
Glaucophane and Biotite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Biotite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Glaucophane and Biotite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.