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Microcline and Morion Physical Properties

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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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

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

Microcline and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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