Microcline and Natrolite Physical Properties

Microcline

Natrolite

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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

2.55-2.632.20-2.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.