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Aegirine and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60   
Not Available   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6   

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

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Aegirine and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Aegirine and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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