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Sapphire and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Sapphire and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Microcline chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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