Hematite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hematite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hematite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.