Lawsonite and Microcline Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Microcline chemical formula.

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

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Lawsonite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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