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Aegirine and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aegirine and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aegirine and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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