Zircon and Microcline Physical Properties

Zircon

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Zircon and Microcline Specific Gravity

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