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Dumortierite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.55-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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