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Blue quartz and Aegirine Physical Properties

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

Blue quartz and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

Blue quartz and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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