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Hiddenite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hiddenite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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