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Gibbsite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gibbsite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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