Microcline and Zircon Physical Properties

Microcline

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

ZrSiO₄

Microcline and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Microcline and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.