Leucophanite and Biotite Physical Properties

Leucophanite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Biotite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Leucophanite- (Na,Ca)2BeSi2(O,OH)7
• Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Leucophanite and Biotite Specific Gravity

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