Montebrasite and Microcline Physical Properties

Montebrasite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.102.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Montebrasite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite and Microcline 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 Montebrasite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Montebrasite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Montebrasite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Montebrasite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Montebrasite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.