biotite

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:alterationProduct gptkb:chlorite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:muscovite
feldspar
quartz
gptkbp:category phyllosilicate
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:discoveredIn 1847
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
igneous rocks
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:habit tabular crystals
lamellar aggregates
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 2.5–3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label biotite
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Jean-Baptiste_Biot
gptkbp:radioactive may contain trace uranium
gptkbp:relatedGroup mica group
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:Bowen's_reaction_series
gptkb:Almandine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5