Muscovite and Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2 · nH2O
Muscovite and Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Opal 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 Opal 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 Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
Muscovite and Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.