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Microcline and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi3O8

Microcline and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Microcline and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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