Microcline and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.