Microcline and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Microcline

Anthophyllite

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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

2.55-2.632.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Microcline and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.