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Verdite and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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