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Microcline and Carnelian Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.632.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Microcline and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Microcline and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.