Friedelite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.55-2.63
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Friedelite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Friedelite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.