Simpsonite and Microcline Physical Properties

Simpsonite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Simpsonite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Simpsonite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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