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Muscovite and Goethite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Elastic
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2.78-2.88
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Perfect on the {001}
2-3
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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HCl soluble
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4.27-4.29
Uneven
Perfect {010}
5-5.5
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Muscovite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite Vs Goethite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is whereas that of Goethite is .