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Inderite 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
1.79
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Inderite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Inderite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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