Microcline and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Microcline and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Microcline and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.