Microcline and Tinzenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.355-3.433
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline and Tinzenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline and Tinzenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.