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Aegirine and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Aegirine and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Aegirine and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.