Microcline and Common Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
1.98-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline and Common Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Common Opal 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 Common Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline and Common Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.