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Microcline and Charoite 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
2.55-2.632.54-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.