Amazonite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amazonite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

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