Microcline and Willemite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.89-4.18
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Willemite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Willemite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.