Wernerite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
2.55-2.63
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wernerite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wernerite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.