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Verdite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Not Available   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Verdite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Muscovite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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

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