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Chalcedony and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

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

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Chalcedony and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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