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Microcline and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.