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Microcline and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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