Quartz Smoky and Aegirine Physical Properties

Quartz Smoky

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Quartz Smoky and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz Smoky 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 Quartz Smoky and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

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Quartz Smoky and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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