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Petoskey Stone and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Petoskey Stone and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone and Microcline chemical formula.

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Petoskey Stone and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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