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Microcline and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Microcline and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Microcline and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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