Muscovite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
3.05-3.08
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Poor on {100}
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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.