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Variscite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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