Hypersthene and Microcline Physical Properties

Hypersthene and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hypersthene and Microcline Specific Gravity

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