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Aegirine

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Aegirine and Elaeolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.50-3.602.55-2.67
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
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Mohs Hardness

65.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al

Aegirine and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Elaeolite- Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al

Aegirine and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.