Aegirine and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.69-2.72
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Aegirine and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Aegirine and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.