Phenakite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Phenakite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Phenakite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.