Agate and Augite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.19-3.56
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Agate and Augite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Augite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Agate and Augite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.