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Arfvedsonite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Arfvedsonite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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