Prismatine and Aegirine Physical Properties

Prismatine

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.343.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Prismatine and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

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Prismatine and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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