Microcline and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Microcline

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Microcline and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Microcline and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.