Microcline and Nephrite Physical Properties

Microcline

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Microcline and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Microcline and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.