Analcime and Microcline Physical Properties

Analcime

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.24-2.292.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Very poor [100]

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Analcime and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime and Microcline 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 Analcime and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Analcime and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Analcime and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Analcime and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Analcime is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.