Microcline and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Microcline and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Microcline and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.