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Muscovite and Datolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.882.90-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-35-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Muscovite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Datolite 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 Datolite 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 Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Muscovite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.