Microcline and Sugilite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.69-2.79
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Sugilite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Sugilite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.