Gaspeite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.71

3.50-3.60

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Aegirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Gaspeite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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