Microcline and Albite Physical Properties

Microcline

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Albite 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 Microcline and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Microcline and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.