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Aegirine and Strontianite Physical Properties

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
3.63-3.79
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aegirine and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aegirine and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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