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Aegirine and Ammolite 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
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Aegirine and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Aegirine and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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