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Microcline and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Microcline and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Microcline and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.