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Aegirine and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Aegirine and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Aegirine and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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