Hematite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Hematite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Hematite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hematite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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