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Paraiba and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Paraiba Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Paraiba and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Paraiba and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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