Microcline and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Microcline

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.634.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.