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Spinel and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Spinel and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Microcline chemical formula.

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Spinel and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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