Glass and Microcline Physical Properties

Glass

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.002.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glass and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Glass and Microcline Specific Gravity

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