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Microcline and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 · nH2O

Microcline and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Microcline and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.