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Hyalite and Microcline Physical Properties

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
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2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyalite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyalite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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