Agate and Muscovite Physical Properties

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.642.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Agate and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Agate and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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