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Jacobsite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Jacobsite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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