Aegirine and Fluorite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6
4
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Aegirine and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Aegirine and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.
