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Muscovite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.886.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-32-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Muscovite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Muscovite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.