Biotite and Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
  
3.55-4.33
  
Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
Biotite and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Biotite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Biotite and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.