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Microcline and Faustite Physical Properties

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
2.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.