Biotite | |
Chemical Formula |
K(Mg,Fe)3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2 |
Species |
Silicates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
2.5-3 |
Specific Gravity |
2.7-3.1 |
Color |
Dark brown, greenish brown, blackish brown, yellow, white |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Vitreous to pearly |
Refractive Index |
nα = 1.565–1.625nβ = 1.605–1.675nγ = 1.605–1.675 |
Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent to opaque |
Cleavage |
Perfect on the |
Fracture |
Micaceous |
Crystal Habit:massive to platy |