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Vesuvianite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Vesuvianite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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