Heliodor and Microcline Physical Properties

Heliodor and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Heliodor and Microcline Specific Gravity

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