Biotite

Properties

Formula K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Abbreviation Bt
Classification Mica
Members Siderophyllite, Fluorophlogopite, Annite, Tetraferriphlogopite, Phlogopite, Fluorotetraferriphlogopite, Fluorannite, Tetraferriannite, Oxyphlogopite, Eastonite
IMA Status Approved group
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Crystal symmetry Monoclinic, Point group 2/m, Space group C2/m (#12)
Tags Hydroxide , Subgroup, Aluminosilicate

Composition

Element Wt%
H 0.41
K 9.02
Mg 14.02
Fe 6.44
Al 6.22
Si 19.44
O 43.36
F 1.1
Total: 100.01