Biotite and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
  
3.06
  
Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
  
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Biotite and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Biotite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Biotite and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.