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Aegirine
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Aegirine and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.605.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Not Available

Aegirine and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.