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Villiaumite and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Villiaumite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

Villiaumite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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