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Tinzenite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Tinzenite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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