Afghanite and Microcline Physical Properties

Afghanite

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

2.55-2.65

2.55-2.63

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Afghanite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Afghanite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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