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Zircon and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
2-3   

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

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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.

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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.

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