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Selenite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Elastic   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.78-2.88   

Fracture
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Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2-3   

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

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Selenite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Muscovite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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

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