Morion and Aegirine Physical Properties

Morion

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

2.653.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

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Morion and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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