Jet lignite and Microcline Physical Properties

Jet lignite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite and Microcline chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jet lignite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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