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Aegirine and Brazilianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.98-2.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
(010) Distinct to good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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

Aegirine and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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