Muscovite and Inderite Physical Properties

Muscovite

Inderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.88

1.79

1.5 Fracture

Micaceous, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-3

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Muscovite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Inderite 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 Inderite 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 Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Muscovite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.