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Gyrolite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.50-3.60   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gyrolite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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