Aegirine and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
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.