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Aegirine and Schorlomite 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
3.50-3.603.77-3.93
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aegirine and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.