Luster - Nonmetallic

Hardness - Less than 2.5

Streak=Black, Green or Brown

One Direction Cleavage

Biotite
KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Green or Dark Brown Streak

1 direction, perfect

A dark-colored mica; usually black, brown or green. Can be peeled into thin sheets. H=2.5

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