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Microcline and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7   

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

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Microcline and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Microcline and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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