Microcline and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Microcline

Tanzanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Microcline and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Microcline and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.