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Muscovite and Scorodite Physical Properties

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
2.78-2.88
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1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
3.5-4
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 Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity

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