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Aragonite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aragonite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aragonite and Microcline Specific Gravity

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