Microcline and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Microcline

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.636.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Microcline and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Microcline and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.