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Sapphire and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2-3   

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

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Sapphire and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Muscovite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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

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