Microcline and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.