Oligoclase and Microcline Physical Properties

Oligoclase and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase and Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Oligoclase and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.