Serpentine and Aegirine Physical Properties

Serpentine

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

3.50-3.60

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Serpentine and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Aegirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Serpentine and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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