Vishnevite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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