Shungite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Shungite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

Shungite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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