Microcline and Aegirine Physical Properties

Microcline

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Aegirine 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 Microcline and Aegirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Microcline and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.