Microcline and Annabergite Physical Properties

Microcline

Annabergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Microcline and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Microcline and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.