Home
×

Microcline
Microcline

Chiastolite
Chiastolite



ADD
Compare
X
Microcline
X
Chiastolite

Microcline and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Microcline and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Microcline and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.