Muscovite and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
2.20-2.80
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2-3
Not Available
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Muscovite and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Steatite 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 Steatite 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 Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Muscovite and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.