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Muscovite and Sugilite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Elastic
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2.78-2.88
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Perfect on the {001}
2-3
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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2.69-2.79
Conchoidal
Poor on {0001}
5.5-6.5
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Muscovite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

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