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Microcline and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Microcline and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.