Villiaumite and Microcline Physical Properties

Villiaumite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Villiaumite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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