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Diamond and Muscovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.78-2.88
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
10
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
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

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.