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Microcline and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

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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.

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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.

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