Glass and Muscovite Physical Properties

Glass

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.002.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-62-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Glass and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Muscovite chemical formula.

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

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Glass and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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