Tsavorite and Biotite Physical Properties

Tsavorite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Biotite 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 Tsavorite and Biotite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
• Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Tsavorite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.