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Diaspore and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diaspore and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diaspore and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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