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Muscovite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.884.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-33-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BaSO4

Muscovite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Barite 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 Barite 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 Barite- BaSO4

Muscovite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.