Microcline and Benitoite Physical Properties

Microcline

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.