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Aegirine and Pyrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
5.00-5.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.

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

Aegirine and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.

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