Muscovite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Muscovite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.885.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Micaceous, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-32.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Muscovite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite 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 Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Muscovite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.