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Microcline and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.