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Aegirine
Aegirine

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Aegirine and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.602.00-2.45
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
none

Mohs Hardness

62-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Aegirine and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Aegirine and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.