Microcline and Calcite Physical Properties

Microcline

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Microcline and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.