Herderite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
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)
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.