Muscovite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Muscovite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite and Microcline 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 Muscovite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Muscovite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.