Microcline and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.