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Zinnwaldite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
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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