Muscovite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
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Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Muscovite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone 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 Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Muscovite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.