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Microcline and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
Splintery   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Microcline and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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