Microcline and Andesine Physical Properties

Microcline

Andesine

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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

2.55-2.632.65-2.69

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Microcline and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Microcline and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.