Microcline and Jet Physical Properties

Microcline

Jet

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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

2.55-2.631.19-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Microcline and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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

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Microcline and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.