Legrandite and Microcline Physical Properties

Legrandite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.98-4.042.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect, poor one {100}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Legrandite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Legrandite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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