Microcline and Aegirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
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.
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.