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Sylvite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Sylvite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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