Muscovite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Muscovite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.883.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Micaceous, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-35.0-6.0

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 Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.