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Andean Opal and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.50-3.60   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
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6   

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

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Andean Opal and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Andean Opal and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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