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Microcline and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgAl2O4

Microcline and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Microcline and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.