Aegirine and Thulite Physical Properties

Aegirine and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Aegirine and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.