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Riebeckite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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