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Rosasite and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rosasite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Muscovite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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