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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Aegirine
Aegirine



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Vanadinite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.50-3.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3-46
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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