Hematite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect on the {001}
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
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.