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Amethyst and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-6.5  

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

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Amethyst and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Microcline chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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