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Tortoiseshell and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
3.50-3.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

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

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Tortoiseshell and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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