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Muscovite and Iolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.882.6-2.7
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-37-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Muscovite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Iolite 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 Iolite 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 Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Muscovite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.