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Spinel and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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