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Serendibite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Serendibite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
None Observed   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Serendibite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Serendibite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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