Microcline and Diaspore Physical Properties

Microcline

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Microcline and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Microcline and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.