Halite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Halite

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.17

3.50-3.60

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

2.0-2.5

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.

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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.