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Microcline and Boracite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.