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Aegirine and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Aegirine and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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