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Aegirine and Binghamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aegirine and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aegirine and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.

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