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Microcline and Neptunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Microcline and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.