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Plumbogummite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2-3   

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

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Plumbogummite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Muscovite 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 Plumbogummite and Muscovite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.

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