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Muscovite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5  

Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Muscovite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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