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Caledonite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
3.50-3.60  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Caledonite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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