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Nifontovite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Nifontovite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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