Microcline and Analcime Physical Properties

Microcline

Analcime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.24-2.29

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Very poor [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.