Benitoite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Benitoite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Benitoite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.