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Microcline and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Microcline and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Microcline and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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