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 |