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Rhodolite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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