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Microcline and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.