Microcline and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5
  
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
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.