Microcline and Esperite Physical Properties

Microcline

Esperite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.634.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Microcline and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.