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Charlesite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Charlesite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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