Microcline and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.