Biotite and Starlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
3.91-4.73
Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Biotite and Starlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Biotite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Biotite and Starlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.