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Microcline and Scorzalite 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
2.55-2.633.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.