Aegirine and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on [1011]
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Aegirine and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Aegirine and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.