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Microcline and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Microcline and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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