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Tektite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

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

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Tektite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Tektite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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