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Microcline and Linarite 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
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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