Microcline and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Microcline and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.