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Aegirine and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell and Aegirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60  
1.25-1.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
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Aegirine and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Aegirine and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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