Microcline and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Imperfect; basal
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.