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Muscovite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Muscovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Muscovite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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