Muscovite and Anorthite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
2.77
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Muscovite and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Muscovite and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.