Microcline and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Microcline

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Microcline and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

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

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Microcline and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.