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Titanite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Titanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6   

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

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Titanite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Titanite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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