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Ceylonite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.92.55-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ceylonite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ceylonite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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