Microcline and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Microcline

Chrysocolla

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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

2.55-2.632.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Microcline and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Microcline and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.