Microcline and Zektzerite Physical Properties

Microcline and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.