Diamond and Muscovite Physical Properties

Diamond

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

102-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- 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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Diamond and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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