Biotite

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf phyllosilicate mineral
mica group mineral
gptkbp:alteration can alter to chlorite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:muscovite
feldspar
quartz
gptkbp:birefringence δ = 0.03–0.07
gptkbp:category silicate mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2
gptkbp:cleavage perfect basal
gptkbp:color black
dark brown
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:diaphaneity transparent to opaque
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
igneous rocks
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 2.5–3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Biotite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Bt
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:magnetType weakly magnetic
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Jean-Baptiste_Biot
gptkbp:opticalProperties biaxial (-)
gptkbp:pleochroism strong
gptkbp:radioactive may contain trace amounts of radioactive elements
gptkbp:refractiveIndex nα = 1.56–1.62
nβ = 1.59–1.66
nγ = 1.60–1.69
gptkbp:relatedGroup mica group
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.7–3.1
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:tenacity elastic
gptkbp:transparency transparent to opaque
gptkbp:uses insulator
geological indicator
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jean-Baptiste_Biot
gptkb:Muscovite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5