Microcline and Thaumasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
1.91
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Thaumasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Thaumasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.