Muscovite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Muscovite

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.88Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Micaceous, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-35.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Muscovite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite 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 Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Muscovite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.