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Rhodolite and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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