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Mottramite
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Mottramite and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

Mottramite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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