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Zinnwaldite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Zinnwaldite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Microcline chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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

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