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Aegirine and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Aegirine and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Aegirine and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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