Quartz and Muscovite Physical Properties

Quartz

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Quartz and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Quartz and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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