Chondrodite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.202.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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