Biotite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Biotite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Biotite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.