Rock Crystal and Microcline Physical Properties

Rock Crystal and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rock Crystal and Microcline Specific Gravity

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