Microcline and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.06-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
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)
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.