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Aegirine and Starlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.91-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aegirine and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aegirine and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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