Sample #
6
Mineral Name
MUSCOVITE MICA
Chemical Composition
KAl3Si3O10(OH,F)2
Luster
Vitreous
Color(s)
Colorless, (brownish) silvery white to pale grey
Streak Color
White to greyish white
Specifc Gravity
2.8-2.9
Habit
Micaceous. tabular
Cleavage/Fracture
Basalt, perfect
Hardness
2-2.5
Diagnostic Feature(s) Perfect basal clavage, color, luster