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Chlorite group and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorite group and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

Chlorite group and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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