Spodumene and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.55-2.63
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Spodumene and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spodumene and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.