Microcline and Prase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
2.64-2.69
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Microcline and Prase Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Prase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.