Spessartine and Microcline Physical Properties

Spessartine and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Spessartine and Microcline Specific Gravity

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