Diamond and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
2.78-2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Micaceous, Brittle
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
2-3
  
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.
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