Home
×

Augite
Augite

Ajoite
Ajoite



ADD
Compare
X
Augite
X
Ajoite

Augite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Augite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Ajoite 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 Augite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Augite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.