Goldstone and Aegirine Physical Properties

Goldstone

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

2.50-2.80

3.50-3.60

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Goldstone and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

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Goldstone and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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