Gypsum and Microcline Physical Properties

Gypsum

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.402.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gypsum and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Gypsum and Microcline Specific Gravity

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