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Microcline and Poldervaartite 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
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.