Microcline and Johachidolite Physical Properties

Microcline and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.