Muscovite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Muscovite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Muscovite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.