Aegirine and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Aegirine and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Aegirine and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.