Muscovite and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
Not Available
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2-3
5.5-6.5
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)
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.