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Aegirine
Aegirine

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Aegirine and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.602.58-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
None

Mohs Hardness

66.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Aegirine and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Aegirine and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.