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Agate and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Agate and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Microcline chemical formula.

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Agate and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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