Chrysoberyl and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.55-2.63
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6-6.5
  
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)
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.