Microcline and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
1.77
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Not Available
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.