Beudantite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.48
  
2.55-2.63
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Beudantite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Beudantite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.