Muscovite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
  
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Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
  
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Mohs Hardness
2-3
  
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Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Muscovite and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Muscovite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is Not Available whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available.