Biotitic

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈtɪt.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Containing biotite or characterized by the presence of biotite mineral.

Etymology

From biotite + -ic (adjective suffix). Used in geology and mineralogy to describe rocks and minerals containing biotite.

Kelly Says

Geologists call a granite 'biotitic' when it's full of shiny black flecks of biotite—these flecks are like tiny time capsules telling the story of how hot the rock's birthplace was!

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