Microcline and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
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
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.