Faustite and Microcline Physical Properties

Faustite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Faustite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Faustite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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