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Chrysoberyl and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrysoberyl and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Microcline chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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