Albite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Albite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Albite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.