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Musgravite and Hercynite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.684.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Musgravite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite and Hercynite 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 Musgravite and Hercynite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Musgravite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.