Vlasovite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

68-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vlasovite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite and Musgravite 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 Vlasovite and Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vlasovite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vlasovite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vlasovite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vlasovite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.