Chambersite and Microcline Physical Properties

Chambersite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.502.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chambersite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chambersite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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