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Microcline and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
10  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
C  

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Microcline and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Microcline and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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