Microcline and Hypersthene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
3.45-3.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Microcline and Hypersthene Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Hypersthene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.