Calcite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Calcite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Calcite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.