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Muscovite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88   
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Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
2-3   
2   

Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Muscovite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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