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Microcline and Villiaumite 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
2.79
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.