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Tortoiseshell and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

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

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Tortoiseshell and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Microcline chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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