Aquamarine and Microcline Physical Properties

Aquamarine and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aquamarine and Microcline Specific Gravity

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