Schorlomite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Schorlomite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Schorlomite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.