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Muscovite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
4-5
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 Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.