Zoisite and Microcline Physical Properties

Zoisite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.502.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zoisite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Zoisite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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