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Gaylussite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gaylussite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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