Microcline and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
5.50-5.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.