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Aegirine and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Aegirine and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Aegirine and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.