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Adamite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Adamite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Muscovite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adamite and Muscovite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.

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