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Aegirine and Wernerite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.602.50-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

65-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aegirine and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aegirine and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.