Microcline and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Microcline

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.