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Hercynite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Hercynite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.39   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hercynite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Hercynite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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