Microcline and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Microcline and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Microcline and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.