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Microcline and Peridot Physical Properties

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
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Microcline and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Microcline and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.