Microcline and Aragonite Physical Properties

Microcline

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.632.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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

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Microcline and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.