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Linarite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.35   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Linarite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite 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 Linarite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Linarite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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