Microcline and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Microcline

Golden Beryl

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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

2.55-2.632.6-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5-8.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Microcline and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Microcline and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.