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Smithsonite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Smithsonite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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