Petrified Wood and Microcline Physical Properties

Petrified Wood and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood and Microcline chemical formula.

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

Petrified Wood and Microcline Specific Gravity

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