Chlorite group and Aegirine Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.33.50-3.60

1 7.18

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

2-2.56

2 10

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.

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

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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.