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Aegirine and Polyhalite 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
3.50-3.60
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Aegirine and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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

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

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