Microcline and Enstatite Physical Properties

Microcline

Enstatite

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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

2.55-2.633.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.