Zircon and Muscovite Physical Properties

Zircon

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

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

Zircon and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Zircon and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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