Proustite and Aegirine Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Proustite and Aegirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Aegirine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Proustite and Aegirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Proustite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Proustite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Proustite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.