Microcline and Zoisite Physical Properties

Microcline

Zoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.20-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Microcline and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Microcline and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.