Microcline and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.