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Aegirine and Umbalite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aegirine and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aegirine and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.

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