Biotite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Biotite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
• Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Biotite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.