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Quartz and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Quartz and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Microcline chemical formula.

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Quartz and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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