Rhodolite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.78-2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Micaceous, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Rhodolite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rhodolite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.