Microcline and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.36
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.