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Hauyne and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
3.50-3.60   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hauyne and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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