Microcline and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.63-3.9
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Microcline and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Microcline and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.