Aegirine and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Aegirine and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Aegirine and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.