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Microcline and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Microcline and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Microcline and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.