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Microcline and Pyroxmangite 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
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.