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Kunzite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Kunzite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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