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Muscovite and Rubellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.883.01-3.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-37-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Muscovite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Rubellite 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 Rubellite 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 Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Muscovite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.