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Chrysotile and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrysotile and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Microcline chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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