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Plumbogummite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Plumbogummite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Microcline chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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