Anorthoclase and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anorthoclase and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthoclase and Aragonite 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 Anorthoclase and Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anorthoclase and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.