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Diamond and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
10   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
C   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Diamond and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Microcline chemical formula.

Diamond and Microcline Specific Gravity

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