Microcline and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Microcline and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Microcline and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.