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Microcline and Star diopside 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
2.55-2.63Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Microcline and Star diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Star diopside 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 Star diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Microcline and Star diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Star diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Star diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is Not Available whereas that of Star diopside is Not Available.