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Jadeite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Jadeite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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