Microcline and Hibschite Physical Properties

Microcline

Hibschite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Microcline and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.