Glauconite Mica Information

 

Glauconite Information

Physical Properties

• Color: Green, Gray-Green, Olive-Green
• Hardness: 2-3
• Luster: Vitreous to Pearly
• Streak: Greenish-Gray
• Cleavage: Perfect
• Fracture: Conchoidal to Uneven
• Specific Gravity: 2.4-2.95

Optical Properties

• Refractive Index: 1.56-1.60
• Birefringence: 0.040
• Optical Character: Biaxial
• Pleochroism: Weak
• Dispersion: n/a

Occurrence by Country

Glauconite can be found in the following countries:

• United States
• France
• Germany
• England
• Austria
• Spain
• Poland
• Czech Republic
• China
• India
• Russia
• Ukraine
• Kazakhstan
• Uzbekistan
• Australia

Healing Properties

Glauconite is believed to have healing properties for the following:

• Arthritis
• Joint Pain
• Stomach Disorders
• Immune System

Uses

Glauconite is used in the following applications:

• Green Sand Molding
• Soil Conditioner
• Drilling Mud Additive
• Water Purification
• Iron and Steel Industry