Muscovite and Gahnite Physical Properties

Muscovite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite 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 Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Muscovite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.