Microcline and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.