Microcline and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
6.13
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.