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Muscovite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88   
1.993   

Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Muscovite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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