Home
×

Aegirine
Aegirine

Jasper
Jasper



ADD
Compare
X
Aegirine
X
Jasper

Aegirine and Jasper Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Aegirine and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Aegirine and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

Let Others Know
×