Muscovite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Muscovite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.88Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Micaceous, Brittle

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Muscovite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Muscovite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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