Crystal Quartz and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.63
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Crystal Quartz and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Microcline chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Crystal Quartz and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.