Microcline and Kunzite Physical Properties

Microcline

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

LiAlSi₂O₆

Microcline and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Microcline and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.