Aegirine and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Aegirine

Phlogopite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Tough

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.602.78-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

None, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect basal (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Aegirine and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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

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Aegirine and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.