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Microcline and Sogdianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.77-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{0001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.