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Microcline and Rhodizite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.