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Uvite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Uvite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Uvite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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