Riebeckite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Riebeckite

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

3.28-3.442.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.02-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Riebeckite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Muscovite chemical formula.

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

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Riebeckite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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