Diamond and Aegirine Physical Properties

Diamond

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

106

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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