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Quartz and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-3   

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

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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.

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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.

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