Chrysoprase and Muscovite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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

Chrysoprase and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chrysoprase and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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