Microcline and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.