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Smaragdite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-6.5   

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

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Smaragdite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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