Muscovite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Muscovite: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Muscovite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Muscovite2–2.5 parallel to {001}, 4 right angle to {001}Vitreous, silky, pearlyWhiteMonoclinic

Common questions

How hard is Muscovite on the Mohs scale?
2–2.5 parallel to {001}, 4 right angle to {001}.
What luster does Muscovite have?
Vitreous, silky, pearly.
What colour is the streak of Muscovite?
White.
What crystal system does Muscovite have?
Monoclinic.

Sources

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