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Microcline and Labradorite Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.632.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Microcline and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Microcline and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.