Stolzite and Microcline Physical Properties

Stolzite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

22.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Stolzite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Stolzite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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