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Microcline and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Microcline and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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