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Microcline and Coral Physical Properties

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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
2.55-2.63
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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