Muscovite and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Decomposed by acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
2.96
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {010}
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Muscovite and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Ajoite 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 Muscovite and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Muscovite and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.