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Feldspar and Rock Crystal 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
2.56-2.75
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Feldspar and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Rock Crystal 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 Feldspar and Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Feldspar and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.