Musgravite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Musgravite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Musgravite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.