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Scorodite and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scorodite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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

Scorodite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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