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Shungite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

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

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Shungite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Shungite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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