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Magnetite and Microcline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.22.55-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnetite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Magnetite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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