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Sussexite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Sussexite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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