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Emerald and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Microcline Specific Gravity

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