Microcline and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2
  
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)
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.