Biotite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Biotite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
• Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Biotite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.