Muscovite and Quartz Rose Physical Properties

Muscovite

Quartz Rose

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.88Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Micaceous, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-37

2 10

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 Quartz Rose Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Quartz Rose 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 Quartz Rose 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 Quartz Rose Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Quartz Rose Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is Not Available whereas that of Quartz Rose is Not Available.