Thulite and Microcline Physical Properties

Thulite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.12.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Thulite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Thulite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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