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Aegirine and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Aegirine and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Aegirine and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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