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Microcline and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3

Microcline and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Microcline and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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