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Scorzalite 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
3.312.55-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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