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Variscite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.50-3.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Variscite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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