Microcline and Agate Physical Properties

Microcline

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

SiO₂

Microcline and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Agate 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 Microcline and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Microcline and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.