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Chalcedony and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chalcedony and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Muscovite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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