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Aegirine and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.

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