Microcline and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Microcline

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Microcline and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Microcline and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.