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Beudantite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.55-2.63   

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

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Beudantite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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