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Datolite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

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

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Datolite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Datolite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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