Microcline and Pargasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.04-3.26
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{110} perfect
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Pargasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Pargasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.