Aegirine and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.20-3.50
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Aegirine and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aegirine and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Aegirine and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.