Prasiolite and Microcline Physical Properties

Prasiolite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prasiolite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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