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Zinnwaldite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Musgravite chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

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