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Halite and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

Halite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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