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Microcline and Povondraite 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
3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, 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)
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.