Microcline and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.