Home
Gemstones


Thulite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Red Gemstones

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.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones