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Danburite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Danburite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Danburite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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