Microcline and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
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)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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.