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Microcline and Helenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.55-2.63
Uneven
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
6-6.5
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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-9999
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Indiscernible
-9999
SiO2

Microcline and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Helenite Specific Gravity

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