Microcline and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Microcline

Apache Tear

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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

2.55-2.63Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Microcline and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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

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Microcline and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.