Microcline and Eudialyte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
H 2 SO 4
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.74-3.00
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Eudialyte Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Eudialyte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.