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Microcline and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Microcline and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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