Aegirine and Rosasite Physical Properties

Aegirine

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.604-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Aegirine and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

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Aegirine and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.