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Amethyst and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amethyst and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Aegirine 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 Amethyst and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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