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Elbaite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Elbaite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite 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 Elbaite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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