Amethyst and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.78-2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Micaceous, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Amethyst and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amethyst and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.