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Gedrite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Gedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gedrite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Gedrite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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