Microcline and Londonite Physical Properties

Microcline

Londonite

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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

2.55-2.633.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Microcline and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.