Muscovite and Prehnite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Distinct on [001]
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Muscovite and Prehnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite 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 Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Muscovite and Prehnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.