Home
×

Aegirine
Aegirine

Augelite
Augelite



ADD
Compare
X
Aegirine
X
Augelite

Aegirine and Augelite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.70-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aegirine and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aegirine and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

Let Others Know
×