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Aegirine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
2.9-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect basal {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Aegirine and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Aegirine and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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