Leucophanite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Leucophanite

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

Not Available3.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Leucophanite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

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Leucophanite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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