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Bloodstone and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

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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Bloodstone and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Microcline chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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