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Microcline and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Microcline and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Microcline and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.