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Aegirine and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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