Uvite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Uvite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Uvite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.