Biotite and Kainite Physical Properties

Biotite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
• Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Biotite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.