Muscovite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Muscovite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.883.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Micaceous, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-35

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Muscovite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Muscovite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.