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Muscovite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Muscovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Muscovite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Andesine 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 Muscovite and Andesine chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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