Strontianite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Strontianite

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

3.63-3.792.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Strontianite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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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Strontianite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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