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Aegirine and Rhodochrosite 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
3.50-3.603.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnCO3

Aegirine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Aegirine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.