Aegirine and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Aegirine

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.60Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Not Available

Aegirine and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

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Aegirine and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.