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Aegirine and Hardystonite Physical Properties

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
3.50-3.60
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aegirine and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aegirine and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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