Agalmatolite and Augite Physical Properties

Agalmatolite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agalmatolite and Augite 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 Agalmatolite and Augite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Agalmatolite- Al2SiO5
• Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Agalmatolite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agalmatolite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agalmatolite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agalmatolite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.