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Aegirine and Rutilated Quartz 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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Aegirine and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Aegirine and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.

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