Simpsonite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Simpsonite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Simpsonite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Simpsonite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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