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Microcline and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sectile  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Microcline and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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