Emerald and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
2.55-2.63
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-6.5
  
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.
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