Aegirine and Chromite Physical Properties

Aegirine

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.604.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe++Cr2O4

Aegirine and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Aegirine and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.