Microcline and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
6.50-7.00
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3
  
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)
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.