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Microcline and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.63
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Microcline and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Microcline and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.