Microcline and Iolite Physical Properties

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Microcline and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Microcline and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.