Herderite and Microcline Physical Properties

Herderite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.022.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Herderite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Herderite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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