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Microcline and Larimar 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
2.55-2.63
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.