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Microcline and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Microcline and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Microcline and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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