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Weloganite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Weloganite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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