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Aegirine and Sulphur 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.05-2.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Aegirine and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Aegirine and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.

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