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Nosean and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Nosean Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40   
3.50-3.60   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nosean and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean 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 Nosean and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Nosean and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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