Microcline and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Microcline and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.