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Glass and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Glass and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Glass and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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