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Microcline and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Microcline and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Microcline and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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