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Halite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
6-6.5   

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

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Halite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Halite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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