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Gahnite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gahnite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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