Microcline and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.