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Microcline and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Microcline and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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