Chrysoberyl and Microcline Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Microcline

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.55-2.63

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoberyl and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chrysoberyl and Microcline Specific Gravity

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