Microcline and Gypsum Physical Properties

Microcline

Gypsum

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.20-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Microcline and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Microcline and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.