Microcline and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Microcline and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.