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Microcline and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.