Microcline and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Microcline

Simpsonite

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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

2.55-2.63Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Microcline and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.