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Sulfur and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sulfur and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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