Microcline and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.