Microcline and Marialite Physical Properties

Microcline

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Microcline and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.