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Unakite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Unakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Elastic   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.20   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
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Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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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Unakite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Muscovite chemical formula.

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Unakite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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

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