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Fibrolite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Fibrolite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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