Microcline and Staurolite Physical Properties

Microcline

Staurolite

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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

2.55-2.633.7-3.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Microcline and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.