Microcline and Turquoise Physical Properties

Microcline

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Microcline and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Microcline and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.