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Musgravite and Willemite 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
3.62-3.68
3.89-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.