Nickeline and Microcline Physical Properties

Nickeline

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nickeline and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Microcline chemical formula.

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

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Nickeline and Microcline Specific Gravity

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