Biotite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Biotite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Biotite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.