Microcline and Pollucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.86-2.94
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None observed
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline and Pollucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Microcline and Pollucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.