Starlite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Starlite

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

3.91-4.732.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Starlite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite 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 Starlite and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Starlite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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