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Sogdianite 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sogdianite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sogdianite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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