Microcline and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Microcline and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Microcline and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.