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Aegirine
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Baryte Barite



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Aegirine and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

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
3.50-3.604.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Baryte Barite 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.