Titanite and Microcline Physical Properties

Titanite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.48-3.602.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Titanite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Titanite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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