Microcline and Dioptase Physical Properties

Microcline

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.25-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.