Microcline and Childrenite Physical Properties

Microcline

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Microcline and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Microcline and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.