Sphalerite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

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

3.95-4.102.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Sphalerite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sphalerite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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