Chrysoprase and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect on the {001}
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
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.