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Aegirine and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aegirine and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Adularia 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 Aegirine and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aegirine and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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