Powellite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Powellite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.232.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Powellite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Powellite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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