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Zinnwaldite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.50-3.60   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Zinnwaldite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

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

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