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Alexandrite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Not Available   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Alexandrite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Muscovite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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

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