Aegirine and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Aegirine and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Aegirine and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.