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Microcline and Bort Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.55-2.63
Uneven
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
6-6.5
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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-9999
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None
-9999
C

Microcline and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Microcline and Bort Specific Gravity

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