Fuchsite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Uneven
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fuchsite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fuchsite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.