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Microcline and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in hot HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
2.92-3.12  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
[10 1 1] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Microcline and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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