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Muscovite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2

Muscovite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Muscovite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.