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Muscovite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Muscovite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.