Variscite and Aegirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.