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Feldspar and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
two or three   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Feldspar and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Muscovite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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

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