Muscovite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Muscovite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Muscovite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.