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Aegirine and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Aegirine and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Aegirine and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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