Aegirine and Nickeline Physical Properties

Aegirine

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

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, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Aegirine and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

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Aegirine and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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