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Aegirine and Scheelite 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
3.50-3.60
5.9-6.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.

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