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Sphalerite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

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

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Sphalerite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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