Aragonite and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Dilute acid
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gems, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
  
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Aragonite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Aragonite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Aragonite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.