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Chalcedony and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Microcline Specific Gravity

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