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Soapstone and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Soapstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.50-3.60   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6   

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

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Soapstone and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Soapstone and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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