Aegirine and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4
Aegirine and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Aegirine and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.