Microcline and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.