Microcline and Datolite Physical Properties

Microcline

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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

2.55-2.632.90-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.