Chalcedony and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.78-2.88
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Micaceous, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2-3
  
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.